The Law of Pakistan is the law and legal system existing in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistani law is based upon the legal system of British India; thus ultimately on the common law of England and Wales

Executive Branch

President

Prime Minister and Cabinet

Legislative Branch

National Assembly

Senate

Judicial Branch

Supreme Judicial Council

Supreme Court

Flag Description

Name: Parc̱ham-e Sitārah o-Hilāl (Flag of the Crescent and Star)

A white star and crescent on a dark green field, with a vertical white stripe at the hoist. The green represents Islam and the majority Muslims in Pakistan and the white stripe represents religious minorities and minority religions. In the centre, thecrescent and star symbolizes progress and light respectively. The flag symbolizes Pakistan’s commitment to Islam and the rights of religious minorities.

National Days

While Pakistan is an Islamic nation, there are also several secular holidays including Pakistan Day (23 March), Independence Day (14 August), Defense of Pakistan Day (6 September), Pakistan Air Force Day (7 September), the anniversaries of the birth (25 December) and death (11 September) of Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal (9 November) and the birth (30 July) and death (8 July) of Madar-e-Millat. Labour Day (also known as May Day) is also observed in Pakistan on 1 May.